Jack Hughes' three-point night leads Devils over Canadiens 4-2 in pre-season

MONTREAL — Star centre Jack Hughes had a goal and two assists as the New Jersey Devils defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 in NHL pre-season action Monday night. Joe Gambardella, Simon Nemec and Dawson Mercer also found the scoresheet for New Jersey (2-0-0). The Devils, who were also hosting the Philadelphia Flyers at home Monday, iced a split-squad team. Joshua Roy and Josh Anderson replied for Montreal (0-1-0), which was playing without most of its regulars. The Canadiens dressed their last fo